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Basically Besties
by Amplify
Hi Besties! Step inside the world of mum and daughters Kat, Latisha, and Deja Clark. We’re not your typical mum/daughter dynamic, we share everything with each other, which is why we’re basically besties. Listen in every Tuesday to hear all the tea on our lives, careers and relationships. On Thursdays, we react to your juicy confessions - you'll just have to listen to find out more... DM us on Instagram: @basicallybesties_pod and watch us on TikTok: @basicallybestiespod YouTube: @basicallybestiespod. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Picking Your Maid of Honor
In this week's mini episode, we dive into the DMs with Latisha and Kat to chat weddings and MOH.... Maid of Honor or Maid of HELL?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wedding Planning Is Getting REAL
It’s a full family episode of Basically Besties! The fam is all together to spill the tea on this week’s side eyes, recap the engagement party, and get into the realities of wedding planning. From Deja unexpected surprise at the beach to Kat’s very awkward wedding dress shopping moment and...
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Deja's Secret Styling Tips
Have you ever wanted personal styling tips from the one and only, fashion icon Miss Deja Clark? Besties, get in our DMs and she can style you head to toe! This week's mini episode, Deja and Kat get real about styling clothes on different frames and silohuettes and share some body-positive...
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Taking Risks & Trusting the Process
This week on Basically Besties, Kat and Deja are catching up on everything from concert chaos and internet backlash to exciting new chapters in their personal and professional lives. The besties also dive into all the latest Sunny Dé and Aéropostale updates, Kat’s new eye patches, and Deja’s...
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Besties Forever
In this week's mini episode, Marcus and Deja talk about finding your people during the most chaotic stage of their lives: internet fame. With smashing success comes fake people, drama, jealousy, and more, but it's finding your best friends that makes it all worth it. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Marcus Johnson on Living Out His LA Dream
This week on Basically Besties, Deja Clark is joined by Marcus Johnson to talk about living out his LA dream, building a life as a creator, friendship, fashion, and everything that comes with making it in Los Angeles. Marcus opens up about why he moved to LA, his journey as a content creator, the...
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The Reality of Motherhood
Gina Kirschenheiter joins Kat to giggle and get real about being girl moms. From boy drama to stealing clothes, daughters can be fiercely competitive. What can we do as moms to remind our children that, at the end of the day, family is what matters most? Sisters are meant to be besties! Hosted on...
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Gina Kirschenheiter is Our Bravo Bestie
This week, Kat sits down with fellow mom andThe Real Housewives of Orange County star Gina Kirschenheiter for a candid conversation about life on and off reality TV. Gina takes us behind the scenes of RHOC, sharing how she unexpectedly landed on the show, what filming is really like, and why her...
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Erasing Your Ex
On this week's mini episode, Liv Walker dives into your DMs with Kat to give advice on hitting DELETE on old photos with your ex. But, is it worth holding on or time to start moving on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Liv Walker Needs to Talk About Love Island…
This week on Basically Besties, we’re joined by a Love Island USA Season 6 alum for a VERY unfiltered catch-up! From what life is actually like inside the villa (yes, you really are being filmed 24/7) to the reality of going from a few thousand followers to over a million overnight, we’re getting...
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New Beginnings
In this week's mini episode, Latisha talks about the reality of being engaged and how EVERYONE is already asking questions about the wedding day plans.... She gives her advice to newly engaged girlies and how she is taking it all in, one day at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Seb Laz on Being Kindergarten Besties w/ Tisha
Latisha and her best friend Seb have been inseparable since kindergarten, so naturally, they have a lot to talk about. In this episode, they get into the funniest and most unhinged moments they’ve shared, the rare times they’ve actually fought, and what it’s like growing up and navigating…
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Saying Goodbye to the Single Life!
Latisha is sooooo ready to trade in dating for the rock on her ring finger. She is in her fiancé eraaaa. This episode is for the besties who are ready for the next chapter or maybe they just want to say bye bye single life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seb is Keeping Secrets...
Besties, THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Latisha sits down with Seb to talk through the ENGAGEMENT. This is one you DON'T want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This One Pulled at Our Heartstrings...
Kat is back and she is flooded with your questions from the DMs. This week, we are talking about the pain of closing one chapter to open another, regret, and moving on. We are holding back tears as Kat lets our bestie know that it's all going to be okay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Kat's Confessional
In this week's episode, Kat is solo-hosting the pod for the besties and getting real about all the fam has been up to. From recapping a crazy busy summer of traveling, booking jobs, releasing fashion lines, and attending music festivals to the behind the scenes of the moments right before Latisha...
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Bestie to Bestie w/ Tisha
On this week's mini episode, Tisha is riding solo for a bestie to bestie chat. From her birthday celebration without Kat to recognizing that her fam has been living in the USA for a whole year now, it's time for Tisha to catch up with you, besties! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Starting Over ft. Sofia
This week, Latisha is joined by special guest Aunty Sofia for a conversation full of laughs, unexpected stories, and honest reflections on building a life that's anything but ordinary. Sofia shares her journey from working a corporate job and selling real estate to living out of a van…
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The Truth About Plastic Surgery
In this week's mini episode, Kat and Deja discuss a hot topic, to get or not to get: Plastic Surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kat's Fabulous 40th Birthday!
In this week's episode, Deja interviews Kat all about her 40th birthday. She shares what went down on her surprise trip to Mexico, as well as the life lessons she has learned along the way. If you're a loyal bestie, this is one that you don't want to miss! Join us in celebrating Kat's birthday!...
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Can Boys Be Basically Besties?
This mini episode with Dance Moms star Ashley Hosbach brings up a question we have all been wondering.... What would our lives look like as a boy moms? Listen to hear what Kat and Ashley would change about their parenting if they didn't raise girls. Would the boys basically be besties, too?…
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From Dance Moms to Life's Next Dance ft. Ashley Hosbach
Dance Moms star Ashley Hosbach joins us to talk about the beautiful (and slightly heartbreaking) reality of watching your child become independent. From moving to Pittsburgh for the hit reality TV show with just two weeks' notice to helping Presley navigate fame, criticism, and career...
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Break Up = New Beginnings
In this mini-episode, Kat and Deja advise one of the besties on how to get back in the dating scene with confidence after a break up. Listen to hear how the girls would approach going on the first date after splitting up with your ex and making the most of it! Hosted on Acast. See…
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It's Time to Talk About Dating...
This week, we're diving into all things dating, relationships, and crushes. From our most embarrassing moments in front of people we liked to the biggest red flags and icks we'd never ignore, nothing is off limits. We talk about what makes a healthy relationship last, why communication matters…
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Mean Girls
In this mini episode, Kat and Deja discuss mean girls and how to handle the heat.... Bestie, put them in the Burn Book. Listen in to hear how Kat and Deja would handle this situation and give their bestie advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bestie or Blocked?
This week’s episode gets real. From awkward “side eye” moments in public to childhood bullying, fake friendships, and online hate, we’re talking about the judgment people project onto others — and how we’ve learned to protect our peace instead of feeding into the drama. Sometimes the best…
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Trust Your Gut, Girl
On this week's mini episode, one of our listeners' third eye chakra is off... The girls give advice on traveling to different places with your besties, trusting your gut, and making the most of girls trips. Listen in to find out what the girls think you should do when your friends have an unsafe...
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Catching Feels? No, Besties… Catching Flights!
This week, the girls kick things off with endless rain ruining swim plans, to painful neck injuries, to finding out people have been talking behind their backs. The conversation quickly turns into all things travel as they unpack their very different vacation personalities, upcoming trips across...
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Accidents Happen!
In this week's mini episode, we discuss first time drivers behind the wheel. With Deja practicing driving to get her license, the Besties have the green light to give their honest advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s Next for Us…
This week on Basically Besties, the girls get into everything from travel chaos (including a missed connecting flight) to navigating unexpected internet backlash after posting something a little too relatable. On the business side, they break down what’s next for Sunny De, including an upcoming...
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Our Family is Forever Changed ft. The Steedman Family
This week on Basically Besties, we’re joined by the Steman family and get into the different roles everyone plays in the family—who you go to for advice, who brings the humor, and how a mom becomes the emotional backbone not just for her kids, but for everyone in their orbit. But the conversation...
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Fighting The Coachella FOMO
On this week's mini episode, we opened your DM about missing Coachella 2026. Feeling left out is the WORST, but Kat and her cousins tell you guys how to fight the FOMO and ways to remind yourself that you're that girl even if you didn't make it to the desert this year. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Our Chaotic Coachella 40th Birthday Takeover!
This week on Basically Besties, the girls are recapping their Coachella trip! Kat’s cousins, Netty and Lyn, break down why they chose Coachella as their 40th birthday celebration and their honest thoughts on Justin Bieber’s headlining set. From sleepless nights and hours-long traffic just to get...
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You're Busted: What Keeping Secrets from Mom Really Means
This week's mini episode dives deep into the emotional psyche of kids keeping secrets from their parents. Polina Marian offers insight on why kids do it and how we can help our children feel safe to tell us anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lessons in Love, Motherhood & Moving On ft. Polina Marian
This week on Basically Besties, Polina (aka @lifewithfivekids) opens up about her journey through early marriage, motherhood of five, and the pivotal experiences that reshaped her life—including a transformative trip to Nepal that led her to reevaluate everything she knew about relationships and...
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Boy, You're Sus...
This week's mini episode goes out to the besties with boyfriend drama... Avani is deep in your DMs and gives her best advice (and red flags). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fame & Finding Yourself Again ft Avani Gregg
This week on Basically Besties, special guest Avani Gregg sits down with the besties for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Avani takes us back to the beginning, but it hasn’t all been highlight reels. She shares what it was really like being TikTok famous at such a young…
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That's A No-No
On this week's mini episode, Jonathan sits down with Kat and Deja to answer your confessions from the DMs. Listen in to hear his take on a hot topic... splitting the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Setting Standards & Surviving the Drama
This week, Jonathan gets into what it really means to be a girl dad. From the moment of finding out you’re raising daughters to navigating the rollercoaster of the teenage years, this conversation is equal parts honest and heartfelt. Jonathan talks about the importance of communication, trust…
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Twinning: Is It The Vibe?
In this week's mini episode, Jackson and Brooks give the besties advise on style. Is copying a bestie's style flattering or too much? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Twin Telepathy to TikTok Fame ft. Jackson & Brooks
This week we’re joined by viral twin brothers, Jackson and Brooks Harvey. From their “telepathic” twin bond, wild childhood stories (including taking the fall for each other) to arguments sometimes turn into full-on wrestling matches, it’s all part of how siblings communicate and stay close. The...
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Strict Parents or Built-In Besties?
In this week's mini episode, our listener asks about living with super strict parents...Yikes. Kat and Deja give their best advice as a mom-daughter duo who are also built-in besties! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our Relationship Unfiltered
This week Kat and Deja get real about sneaking out, late-night Ubers, spending habits, and the growing pains of being a teenage daughter with a bestie and mom wrapped up in one. They open up about how filming hair videos strengthened their relationship, why being an “open book” builds trust, and...
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Bestie... That's A Red Flag
In this listener advice episode, the girls dive into a MAJOR friendship red flag and one of the most controversial topics there is.... the GROUP CHAT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are You a Real One? Making Friends in a New City + Girl Code
From a chance meeting at a White Fox event to sharing rooms in the Bahamas, this episode dives deep into the long-distance friendship between two teens navigating life, social media, and growing up in completely different states. They open up about how their bond grew on a Bahamas trip, the early...
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What It's Really Like Being Long Distance Besties
In this week's episode, Latisha pulls off the ultimate plot twist, the girls dive into what it’s really like living between LA and Australia, why Latisha loves feeling “small” and anonymous in LA, and dreams of chasing summer forever with homes in both countries. The girls also spiral into 2016...
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Romance & Reality TV ft. Gabby McCarthy
Gabby McCarthy, night one bombshell of the latest Love Island, joins the podcast to dish on her whirlwind experience in the villa and the real-life lessons that followed. From shocking behind-the-scenes truths about filming, producers, and "trauma bonds," to navigating unwanted attention and…
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Aussies in LA ft. Angelo & Lexy!
Kat sits down with Angelo and Lexi (her first guests in America!!!) and talk moving from Australia, starting their social media careers, and adjusting to life in the U.S. They cover all the cultural shocks (yes, the food!), and recap the highs, lows, and lessons of chasing opportunities abroad....
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Deja's 15th Birthday Bash!
Besties, Deja turns 15!!!!! From birthday surprises on a Royal Caribbean cruise to adventures in the Bahamas, she’s reflecting on growing up, friendships, and chasing BIG goals, like abs by summer, Sunny Day expansion, and even a BILLBOARD?! This milestone episode also covers parenting worries…
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The Besties' 2025 Wrapped
From a last-minute safari invite in South Africa, to moving an entire family across the world, to a “romantic” getaway that involved a hole-in-the-ground toilet and a strict no-meat policy - we’re unpacking our biggest highs, hardest lessons, and most cringe moments of the year. Plus, what we’re...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi Besties! Step inside the world of mum and daughters Kat, Latisha, and Deja Clark. We’re not your typical mum/daughter dynamic, we share everything with each other, which is why we’re basically besties.
Listen in every Tuesday to hear all the tea on our lives, careers and relationships. On Thursdays, we react to your juicy confessions - you'll just have to listen to find out more... DM us on Instagram: @basicallybesties_pod and watch us on TikTok: @basicallybestiespod YouTube: @basicallybestiespod.
Hosted on Acast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amplify
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Hi Besties! Step inside the world of mum and daughters Kat, Latisha, and Deja Clark. We’re not your typical mum/daughter dynamic, we share everything with each other, which is why we’re basically besties. Listen in every Tuesday to hear all the tea on our lives, careers and relationships. On...
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